Saint Petersburg is a cosmopolitan city and home to representatives of many religions. One of the architectural gems on the Petrogradskaya side of the city is the beautiful mosque.
While the many beliefs in the city are recognized by beautiful religious buildings, eating is another way of celebrating culture, especially the halal cuisine. While finding halal restaurants in the city is still a challenge, we’ve selected some of the highlights where you can try authentic halal dishes.
1. Cafe Antalya
This Turkish café brings the best traditional recipes with a modern interpretation to the table. They have nice fusion dishes that combine Russian and Turkish cuisine. The warm and inviting atmosphere combined with Asian-inspired design makes you forget that you are actually in Saint Petersburg.
2. Halal Cafe Brat
The café located in the city center has its roots in Chechnya and Ingushetia. This is a small and cozy place with a family atmosphere that serves delicious dishes according to traditional recipes. It offers business lunches with a special menu every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3. Cafe Halol
An Uzbek menu and authentic flavors can be found in this delicious café. It is a small venue with a separate room to pray. As for food, it offers a great menu at affordable prices. Try the traditional Lagman (meat, vegetable and noodle soup) and Samsa (hearty meat pastries).
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4. Zolotoi Dvor
This huge restaurant is dedicated to Middle Eastern cuisine mixed with some of the best European dishes. It is a good place to celebrate an event. The venue is really big and the location is impressive, which is great if you come with a large group of people.
5. Cafe Armudu
This small venue with homely halal dishes is located on the Petrogradskaya side of the city, just a 10-minute walk from the mosque. The pastries are delicious and are prepared according to traditional recipes. Note that the café does not offer alcohol.
